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community resources, and conducts strategic communication outreach aimed at reducing suicidal behavior across the
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Video by Porsha Auzenne
Fort Johnson Behavioral Health
Fort Polk Public Affairs Office
Nov. 6, 2024 | 3:36
Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. Lt. Col. Alex Ragan, director of psychological heath at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital BJACH, discusses the Behavioral Health program and all it has to offer.

This video was created as part of the commander's initiative to showcase Fort Johnson services and amenities to the community, particularly newcomers who want to get more information about the installation.

This video was created using Adobe Premiere Pro. Music and stock assets used with an authorized unit subscription license through Motion Array. (U.S. Army video by Porsha Auzenne)
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LTC Elizabeth Cordon

LTC Elizabeth Cordon,
WRF Resiliency Branch Chief

MAJ Giovanni Siaca

MAJ Giovanni Siaca,
Joint Suicide Prevention
Program Manager

CPT Shannon Bush-Smith

CPT Shannon Bush-Smith,
Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

Capt. Ashley Hollingsworth

Capt. Ashley Hollingsworth,
Air National Guard Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

 

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